EDITORIAL STAFF Publisher, Anthony Anton Executive Editor, Lex Nepomuceno Copy Editor, Marianne Scholl Art Director, Lisa Ellefson Contributing Editors: Alina Day, Lisa Leinberger, Andy McVicar, Alec Northrop
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Buyer’s Guide 2022-23
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair: Ron Oh Vice Chair: Brian Moreno, McDonald’s
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EXECUTIVE TEAM President and CEO, Anthony Anton Vice President, Teran Haase Chief Financial Officer, Phil Costello Senior Director of Communications & Technology, Lex Nepomuceno Director of Local Government Affairs, John Lane Director of State Government Affairs, Julia Gorton Director of Membership, Steven Sweeney
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From your President and CEO
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Your association member value: Membership and Worksafe
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Short legislative session, long list of wins for hospitality
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Your communications team has the answers
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Your association member value: Communications
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Five Blessings of Successful Transitions of Ownership
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Washington’s updated Food Code
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State investments improve lodging outlook
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The benefits of membership
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Hospitality Solutions put money back into your pocket
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ProStart® is back!
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Your association member value: Business Development
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